In Bangkok there are 3 main areas to visit: Siam for shopping and Silom and Sukhumvit for restaurants and other things to do. I find it is the most fun to stay near the Silom area as it is most friendly neighborhood. Silom road itself is very noisy and thats why I stayed at Evans place as it is not far from Silom, but more like a quiet village or residential area. I am a return customer by the way.